Sermons on pastoral support:

How To Have Healthy Relationships Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

Seven guidelines for healthy relationships.

INTRODUCTION God gives us so many reminders of His great love for us. Sometimes we miss these reminders, but here’s one we don’t have to miss. Last week, after a brief thunderstorm, one of our members caught a picture of a rainbow over our church building. We don’t believe ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Cuss Word That Starts With An S (Submit) Series

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jun 3, 2010

Wives, understand and support your husbands in ways that show your support for Christ.

The Curse Word That Starts With an S (Submit) Eph 5:21-24 21 Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God. 22 Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. 23 For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mark 9:14-27 – How To Support Someone With A Life Threatening Illness Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Sep 28, 2014

HOW DO YOU SUPPORT SOMEONE WITH A LIFE THREATENING ILLNESS? I wonder what it would be like for the Father in Mark 9:14. His son had a life-threatening illness and he was seeking physical, emotional and spiritual answers.

Mark 9:14-27 – HOW TO SUPPORT SOMEONE WITH A LIFE THREATENING ILLNESS He was having a biopsy on a lump. The doctor was concerned and rightly so. It turned out to be bowel cancer, a devastating discovery and as we walked into my office he asked me for my support in prayer. Of course I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Man Is Man's Deliverer"

Contributed by Leonard Hunt on Jun 25, 2005

Pastor’s Anniversary

“God’s man is man’s Deliver” Exodus 3:7-12 Here is an ordinary man who was given up as a child in order to save his life. He was given up so that he would not be killed by the enemy but ended up being raised by the enemy. Here is a man that grew up confused about his identity in God. Believed the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Qualify For Ministry?

Contributed by Cameron Conway on Nov 27, 2018

What are the qualifications in our day for pastors, deacons, elders and leaders in general and how do they compare to the qualifications set out in the New Testament?

For more information and other teachings, podcasts, videos, books and study guides visit https://conwaychristianresources.com What are the qualifications in our day for pastors, deacons, elders and leaders in general?</strong> Is it the ownership of several freshly pressed suits and ties? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 2:7-8, Titus 3:2-7, 2 Timothy 2:20-26

Denomination: Foursquare

The Overseer’s Fitness-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 26, 2012

3 of 6. Paul related the moral qualifications for an overseer of the Church. Character traits for overseers of the church are definitive. ?How is his fitness determined? An overseer’s fitness is decided by his...

The OVERSEER’s FITNESS-III—1Timothy 3:1-7 Attention: As a kid, I remember capturing 3(4?) baby snapping turtles(one was named ‘Otis,’ but I can’t remember the others)/I placed them in a large washtub, fed them as best as I could, changed their (creek)water regularly, changed their sand, placed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

So Many Lambs, An Abundance Of Wolves, Too Few Shepherds

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 1, 2024

The events described in Revelation Chapter 6 describe the terrors that will come upon the earth. The lost are like sheep without a shepherd about to face this horrid time. We must bring them to Jesus before it is too late.

Bible prophecy is not preached in a majority of churches today. The sad fact is that a lot of "churches" don't bother to preach from the Bible but are more than happy to cater to the unholy trinity of "me, myself, and I". They are in the business of people pleasing and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:36-38, 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:8-9, Acts 20:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

Praying With Purpose

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 19, 2020

In these uncertain times it is important that Christians begin praying with a purpose. This is my first "remote" message to my congregation in light of not being able to worship together because of COVID-19.

Praying With Purpose Scriptures: Matthew 6:5-8; 25-34; 7:7-8; Luke 22:44-46 As you know, I have been doing a series on the word “IF” and how it is used in Scripture to show some of the conditions that we must meet as we walk in fellowship with God. I will continue this series next week, but this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-34, Luke 22:44-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Timothy: The Young Theologue Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 27, 2013

God’s preparation for service in the hard place is studied.

“Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope, “To Timothy, my true child in the faith: “Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.” [1] Biographical studies can be about as exciting as watching paint dry. Nevertheless, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

This Is A Hold Up Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 18, 2002

We are to support one another.

THIS IS A HOLD UP Galatians 5:25-6:5 S: Encouragement and support Th: Grace-Full Living Pr: WE ARE TO SUPPORT ONE ANOTHER. ?: How? KW: Ways TS: In our study of Galatians 5:25-6:5, we will find four ways we can support one another. The _____ way we can support one another is… I. LIVE IT UP ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Fellow Workers For The Truth

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Nov 10, 2024

The Great Commision is the Lord's command. That is our task. In the first century until now, people have been working to accomplish that goal. And it is best done when done together. Giving support to undergird mission ministries is both an opportunity and a responsibility.

Alba 11-10-2024 FELLOW WORKERS FOR THE TRUTH III John 5-8 A stranger was walking down a residential street and noticed a man struggling with a washing machine at the doorway of his house. When the newcomer volunteered to help, the homeowner was overjoyed, and the two men together began to work and ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:5-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Mute Shout For Joy Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 30, 2012

Support our music ministry

September 9 2012 23rd Sunday in Course Verbum Domini The eyes of the blind are opened, and the ears of the deaf are unstopped, the lame walk and the mute shout for joy. The poor come to worship with the rich and all are treated alike. And Jesus is the center of it all. The one who came to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Catholic

Sermon - Lessons From Demas (The Temptation Of Ease)

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 14, 2024

All of us may experience people who we love and count on, walking away for any number of reasons. The Lord will not abandon us. Let us examine the life of Demas and see what lessons we can learn from his departure.

Sermon – Lessons from Demas Scripture Lesson - 2 Timothy 4:9-18 “Timothy, please come as soon as you can. Demas has deserted me because he loves the things of this life and has gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, and Titus has gone to Dalmatia. Only Luke is with me. Bring Mark with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-18, Hebrews 10:25, 1 John 2:15-17, Luke 4:2-4

Denomination: Methodist

Knowing His Voice(By Pastor Jose Gomez Jr.)

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Aug 29, 2005

Learn how to hear God’s voice.

Hearing God’s voice is one of the most beautiful things that a believer can experience. It takes many forms – from feeling led to do something to hearing an actual voice. But, because we are imperfect beings that have the ability to fool ourselves with prejudice, hallucinations, and even lies, it ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Close Encounters Of The God Kind (Pastor Jose Gomez Jr)

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Mar 8, 2006

In order to build effective relationships, there must be a desire to be close. This is what drives every good relations, friendship, marriage, and devotion to God.

Premise: Relationships are the most important things in life. They connect people in ways allow us to express God’s love through taking our mind off of ourselves. However, in order to build effective relationships, there must be a desire to be close. This is what drives every good relations, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational